Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST95

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was manufactured 3 years after the ST95 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up against the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the ST95.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and ST95.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 140 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.